Need Advice- Chickens never seen the light of day

[Little Ameraucana Mom]

I just got some SQ cochins, and the lady kept them in cages in her garage. When I got them, she made the comment that they have never seen the sun. I made them a chicken tractor (for quarintineing them) Is there anything I should do, since I"m putting them outside on the ground. ??? I don't want them to get sick or anything, as I"m presuming they don't have the normal immunity to outside things. I do put ACV in my water. Any thing else I should give them.???

 

[horsejody]

They should be fine, and probably a lot happier with you. Just watch them for signs of disease like you would any other new chicken.

 

[Little Ameraucana Mom]

Thank You, that is what I figured. They will be alot happier when I get them out of the cages. I"ve got it done, and I"m getting ready to put them in it now.

 

[bettisworth]

They'll do fine I think, but do not be surprised if they act a little "shocked".

 

[Little Ameraucana Mom]

They are in their new houses. They just stood there for alittle while, Then started clucking and scratching . I think they are happy out there.

 

[CityChook]

Can you imagine what they must be thinking?

I mean really, WHY keep an animal and never let it out into the sunshine and fresh air. Heartbreaking.

Bless you.

 

[Little Ameraucana Mom]

I think all animals should be out. We have horses, and it breaks my heart to see ones that live in stalls and have never been out in a pasture to run and play. I feel the same out my chickens, I love watching them, when I open the door in the morning and they all flock out running a flapping thier wings.

:cd:cd

 

[Schultz]

Aww bless their little hearts, that is so sad! Thank you for giving them a chance to know what a chicken's life should really be like!

I actually refused to sell to a lady who told me she keeps all her birds in dog carriers, seperated and they have never been out of her basement. To me, that's just wrong but that's my opinion!
I am glad your chickens have a good owner!

 

[ijon1]

Chickens and especially horses. They are more healthy outside. Its sad to see a horse in a stall 24-7. This is how they sometimes develop vices.

 

[The Chicken Lady]

It sounds like they're doing just fine. I'm surprised she never let them out into the sunlight; don't all creatures who are supposed to live on the earth's surface get benefits from sunlight?